South Dakota

Cheap Car Rentals in South Dakota

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Dakota, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in South Dakota?

Book your rental car in South Dakota 44 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱3,707/day on average when booked 44 days ahead, which saves you 4,127% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in South Dakota?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Dakota is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota?

Planning a car rental in South Dakota? March is the cheapest month, costing about ₱3,848 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱6,574. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱4,895

February

₱4,282

March

₱3,848

April

₱4,047

May

₱4,735

June

₱5,829

July

₱6,131

August

₱6,574

September

₱5,009

October

₱4,924

November

₱4,660

December

₱4,622

What car do most people rent in South Dakota?

The most popular types of cars to rent in South Dakota are the following: SUV rentals (Ford Expedition or similar), Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Intermediate rentals (Honda Civic or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in South Dakota?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second highest number of locations in South Dakota at 2.

Top rental agencies in South Dakota

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Dakota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Dakota. Reviews were last updated on September 18, 2025.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.7

Hertz

8.0
Very good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Avis

7.6
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.7

National

7.4
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Rent-A-Wreck

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Dakota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 18, 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in South Dakota for a month is certainly possible.

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